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Instructor’s Guidance Hints and Tips

Welcome to Week One Since you are taking this class online, you know and use technology. However, using technology to shop online, write a Word document, or pay your bills is not the only way that technology can be used. Technology can be used to make the life of a teacher easier. It can act as an additional teacher within the classroom. It can help to promote independence and motivation in students. When I first began using technology in the classroom, it consisted of showing films. This evolved to videos. I also used overhead projectors. I finally was able to obtain a computer within the classroom, but I used it as a gradebook and to create worksheets, tests, and quizzes. Eventually, I obtained a few computers for student use. Teaching math, I purchased several math programs that were used as extra practice for the students who needed the extra help. Many things have changed since those early years, as you will learn this week. Assignment 1 – Introduction Post (Due by the end of Day 1 - Tuesday)

One important aspect of a quality learning experience is interacting with fellow classmates. Get to know your classmates by posting an introduction of yourself.

Some things that you should remember about this assignment include:

1. Remember this assignment is due Tuesday, Day 1. 2. View the required video. 3. Create a three-to-five slide media presentation or a two-three-minute

video. 4. Include your full name and degree or specialization. 5. Discuss your educational and professional goals. 6. Discuss the Course Learning Outcomes shared in the Syllabus. 7. Discuss the Final Project for Week 6. 8. Ensure that your introduction addresses all required components. 9. Attach or link your creation to your initial post. 10. Respond to at least three of your classmates’ introductions before the end of Week 1 on

Monday. I will be looking for your slide presentation or video. I will also be looking for your responses to the five bullet points for the assignment. Finally, I will be looking for your substantive responses to at least three classmates. I look forward to reading your introductions and getting to know each of you.

Assignment 2 – Technology Changes Everything (Due by the end of Day 7 - Monday) The topic of your first written assignment is digital and assistive technologies for supporting diverse learners. It will require you to read your textbook and view several videos. You will respond to discussion prompts in a five-to-eight slide presentation. A template for the presentation is available within the Announcement section. You may choose to use the template or create one of your own.

Some things that you should remember about this assignment include:

1. Read and follow my suggestions posted in the “Written Assignment” Announcement,

posted during Week 1. 2. Use the Grading Rubric Checklist posted below. Include the required number of

pages and references. 3. Use the template provided within the class instructions or the one I posted in the

Announcement section. The one I provided in the Announcement section is already formatted for APA Version 7.

4. Be sure to follow the assignment directions, view the videos, read the textbook, and respond to the three bullet prompts.

5. Review the requirements for PowerPoint presentation. You may use the provided templates. If not, be sure to format it correctly.

6. Be sure that you include one or more slides for each of the required topics. 7. Slides should have a consistent theme and format. Use relevant graphics and/or sounds

that enhance but doesn’t distract from the presentation. 8. Include a title slide and a reference slide, not included in total content slide count. In

addition, there should be 5-8 total slides. You should also add an introduction and conclusion slide for continuity.

9. Support your responses with references from the textbook and the required video resources. Feel free to add additional scholarly resources. There should be a total of four or more resources.

10. For an APA slide presentation, headers are not required, but citations are required. Follow the APA Guidelines and/or APA information found in the Ashford Writing Center.

11. Complete this assignment using a PowerPoint document. Save it so that you will have a copy of your work in the event of a technical issue when submitting your assignment.

12. Proofread your paper to ensure that your work is grammatically correct. 13. Upload it to your Waypoint dropbox.

I will be looking for your researched analysis for the three main areas of discussion. I will be looking for the supportive evidence of this research, specifically proper citations and references. You should use all required resources to support your information. Use of any extra resources would also be welcome, but not required. All areas of the rubric should be covered in your submission.

****Your presentation must be uploaded to Waypoint as a ppt or pptx file.**** Due to Waypoint conversion, please do not use black background with white/light font color as it may not appear.

Remember to include any citations and references, if used. Also, remember to use correct APA formatting for your references and citations.

Grading Criteria I will be using the Grading Rubric that you will find posted within the assignment link. The following Grading Rubric contains the same criterion but provides you with an expanded view of the requirements for the contents of the paper. You can use this as a checklist to ensure that you have included everything required within your assignment. Please see the Guidance and Additional Guidance Hints and Tips for more information.

Technology Changes Everything 7 points possible Format Criteria Completed Your paper must include the following components:

• Title page • Introduction – brief lead-in overview • Evolution of Technology • Technology Examples • Technology Influence • Conclusion – brief summary • References

Total 7 points

Slide Length and Design Creates a thorough presentation that includes an appropriate use of media, such as images or sound, and high contrast colors for readability.

(0 – 0.50 points)

Evolution of Technology Thoroughly discusses three ways that the evolution of technology has impacted teaching and learning.

(0 – 1.0 points)

Technology Examples Clearly and comprehensively describes three relevant examples of how digital and assistive technologies can be used to support diverse learners.

(0 – 2.0 points)

Technology Influences Clearly discusses three ways technology influences student independence.

(0 – 2.0 points)

PowerPoint Presentation: Control of Syntax and Mechanics Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

(0 - 0.50 points)

Written Communication: APA Formatting Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

(0 - 0.50 points)

Written Communication: Resource Requirement Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. (minimum of 4 sources – 3 videos plus the textbook)

(0 - 0.50 points)

Looking to the Future!

Next week you will explore technology in the classroom.